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Bay Area Science Festival -- Discovery Days East Bay, North Bay and AT&T Park finale

Pacifica Tribune

Posted:
10/15/2013 05:01:33 PM PDT

Discovery Days East Bay, North Bay and AT&T Park finale

Free admission hundreds of interactive exhibits and demonstrations set the perfect scene for an educational weekend family outing.

Participants can learn to cast fossils, investigate crime using forensics, extract DNA from a strawberry and enjoy a chemistry magic show. During the BASF finale at AT&T Park, Willie Mays Plaza will transform into a brand new Robot Zoo, while festival sponsor Chevron will provide hundreds of science kits to participating students.

Hands On at the Farmers Market

Families have four days and locations to choose from for a scientist-guided tour of Berkeley's farmers' markets, teaching kids about the food produced in our region.

Boo at the Zoo

The Oakland Zoo's annual Halloween event on Oct. 26-27 welcomes kids to visit science stations set up throughout the zoo to learn as they parade in costume. There are also opportunities to meet the animals and learn about their feeding and environmental habits.

Cardboard Challenge at Kidsworx Creative Workshop

The Children's Museum of Sonoma County and Friedman's Home Improvement challenge kids' imaginations to see what feats of engineering they can create from cardboard and simple materials.